Bank of America sells ten Nevada branches

FERNLEY, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) -- Bank of America has sold ten of its Nevada locations, forcing 94,000 customers' accounts to be moved to Washington Federal.

The northern Nevada locations that are affected are Elko, Ely, Fallon, Fernley, Mineral County, and Winnemucca. After closing on May 2, the banks will switch over and reopen on May 5 as Washington Federal branches.

Washington Federal officials say that, as of now, there are no plans to close any of the branches. The change only affects deposit accounts like savings, checking and CD's. Mortgages, other loans, and credit cards will remain Bank of America accounts.

All of the Bank of America employees have been offered jobs with the new company.